Woman Accused Of Trying To Hide Methamphetamine Pipe During Traffic Stop
Dec02

Woman Accused Of Trying To Hide Methamphetamine Pipe During Traffic Stop

Rachelle Ford Madison A 51-year-old Sulphur Springs woman was arrested early Sunday morning by police for allegedly trying to hide a methamphetamine pipe from police during a traffic stop. Sulphur Springs Police Officer Zach Brown stopped a Nissan Altima at 1:23 a.m. December 1st in the 700 block of Freeman Street for an equipment violation. The driver, identified in reports as Rachelle Denise Ford Madison, exited the car upon...

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Denton Man Wanted In Dallas County On Aggravated Assault Charge Arrested On I-30 In Hopkins County
Dec02

Denton Man Wanted In Dallas County On Aggravated Assault Charge Arrested On I-30 In Hopkins County

Jerry Glenn Green A 53-year-old Denton man was arrested by state troopers Saturday night on a Dallas County warrant. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde stopped a Ford F-150 pickup at 7:20 p.m. November 20th, on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 117 for a defective license plate light. A records check using driver Jerry Glenn Green’s license showed a possible warrant out of Dallas County. DPS communications...

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Arlington Woman Arrested On Controlled Substance Charge After Crashing Truck
Dec02

Arlington Woman Arrested On Controlled Substance Charge After Crashing Truck

Belinda Jean Nash A traffic crash resulted in an Arlington, TX woman’s arrest Saturday night on controlled substance and drug paraphernalia charges, according to sheriff’s reports. Texas Department of Public Safety Trooper Arturo Ugalde, Hopkins County sheriff’s officers, and Hopkins County and Como firefighters were dispatched at 10:39 p.m. to a one-vehicle rollover crash on State Highway 11 east. Belinda Jean Nash...

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Holiday Decorating, Heating Safety Reminders
Dec01

Holiday Decorating, Heating Safety Reminders

Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley offers safety tips to keep in mind when decorating for the holidays With Thanksgiving Day and Black Friday behind us, many will begin pulling out holiday decor to make their homes holiday festive, inside and out. However, to guard against unintended holiday accidents such as house fires, Hopkins County Fire Chief Andy Endsley encourages residents to keep in mind a few safety tips. First, is to be...

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Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 2-6, 2019
Dec01

Meal A Day Menu for Dec. 2-6, 2019

Monday – Beef spaghetti, English peas and garlic toast Tuesday – Rope sausage, sauerkraut, black-eyed peas and cornbread Wednesday – Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, green beans and roll Thursday – Chicken and dumplings, crackers and tossed salad Friday – Apricot glazed chicken breast, rice, Malibu vegetables and broccoli

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County Personnel Policies Regarding CDLs, Travel, Longevity and Holiday Pay
Nov30

County Personnel Policies Regarding CDLs, Travel, Longevity and Holiday Pay

Hopkins County Commissioners Court County employees will want to note of at least six personnel policy changes Hopkins County Commissioners Court approved earlier in the week. Adopted were amended, update or new policies regarding commercial driver’s license and certification pay, holiday and longevity pay, uniform budgets, health incentive programs, and mileage and traveling. “There’s a number of changes, some are...

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TASB Legislative Update: Bonnen posts interim charges
Nov30

TASB Legislative Update: Bonnen posts interim charges

From Dax Gonzalez, TASB Governmental Relations Division Texas House Speaker Dennis Bonnen this week released his list of interim charges, as well as a notice that he will be naming some select committees in the coming weeks to evaluate additional issues. House committees will consider these interim charges and publish reports upon completion of their hearings. House members will likely file legislation to address these issues next...

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1 Replat, 1 Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approved
Nov30

1 Replat, 1 Preliminary Subdivision Plat Approved

Ron Colbert and Tracy Smith discuss an application for a preliminary land subdivision plat for Colbert Oaks-Unit 1. Hopkins County Commissioner Court during a regular meeting earlier this week gave approval for a replat of Rynn Estates and an application for a preliminary land subdivision plat for Colbert Oaks. Margaret Rynn asked to be allowed to replat Rynn Estates, located in Precinct 1. The property has been surveyed. The request...

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Cooper Man Jailed For Having 1.5 Grams Of Methamphetamine
Nov30

Cooper Man Jailed For Having 1.5 Grams Of Methamphetamine

Billy Joe Thomas A 38-year-old Cooper man was arrested at early Saturday morning after deputies found a bag of suspected methamphetamine in his possession during a traffic stop. Hopkins County Sheriff’s deputy Drew Fisher reported conducting a traffic stop on a Ford Ranger on Interstate 30 west at mile marker 124 (near South Broadway Street in Sulphur Springs) at 12 a.m. Nov. 30. Sgt. Richard Greer assisted with the traffic...

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2 Companies Issue Recalls On All-Purpose Flour Due To Possible E. Coli
Nov29

2 Companies Issue Recalls On All-Purpose Flour Due To Possible E. Coli

UNFI is recalling some 5-pound bags of Unbleached Wild Harvest Organic All-Purpose Flour. Two companies have issued voluntary recalls for bags of all-purpose flour due to potential presence of E. coli. UNFI announced Nov. 27, a voluntary national recall of five-pound bags of its Wild Harvest® Organic All-Purpose Flour, Unbleached, with a Code of AA BEST IF USED BY 010820 CC 15:58 and UPC Code 711535509158. During routine FDA sampling...

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